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SNC Wingate University Clarke University ECU St. Ambrose University Newberry College Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Catawba College BAC Loyola| Loras College | Barton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,265 students)
Loras College vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Barton College?
- Loras College is 1% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Loras College than Barton College ($34,750.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Barton College ($21,886 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 20.3% lower than costs at Barton College ($9,230 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 9% larger than aid received Barton College ($25,538 vs. $23,431)
Loras College vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 129 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Barton College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Barton College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Barton College (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,700)
- Barton College and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Barton College and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/